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Interest rates fall to 4.5 per cent – will your mortgage get cheaper?

The base rate is down 25 basis points and some lenders have already priced in the cut

The Independent UK

The money conversations to have while on a date or in a longer-term relationship

Are you and your partner financially compatible? Here’s how to kickstart some key conversations which could help you to find out.

The Independent UK

House price growth softened at start of 2025, says Nationwide Building Society

The housing market continues to show resilience despite ongoing affordability pressures, Nationwide said.

The Independent UK

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House price growth softened at start of 2025

The housing market continues to show resilience despite ongoing affordability pressures, Nationwide said

Evening Standard

Mortgage approvals to home buyers reach highest level since summer 2022

Re-mortgaging also ticked up for the third month in a row in October, the Bank of England said.

Evening Standard

UK interest rates are falling – but it’s not too late to find deals that pay

The peak may have passed, but inflation-beating returns are still available if you’re quick. Here are the highest yielding and safest options

The Guardian - UK

Average UK house price hit record high in October, says Halifax

The average house price surpassed a previous peak in June 2022 during the ‘race for space’.

Evening Standard

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Budget 2024: What will it mean for my mortgage?

The general recent trend for mortgage rates has been downward following the highs experienced two years ago in the wake of former prime minister Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals jump but housing market on ‘tenterhooks’ ahead of Budget

Some 65,600 home loans were approved last month, 700 more than in August, the Bank of England revealed.

Evening Standard

Water bills could rise a further 40% on average experts warn – here's how you can save money on your water bills ahead of the price hike

Here's how you can get a head start on saving on your water bill

Ideal Home

House prices rise again for six straight months - Financial experts explain what it means for you

Could the increase of house prices actually be good news for buyers?

Ideal Home

Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

Figures released on Monday showed a two-year high in annual house price growth and mortgage approvals for house purchase.

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to two-year high in August

Some 64,900 loans for house purchase were approved in August, the Bank of England said.

The Independent UK

‘Unsettling’ time for some households as base rate left on pause

Some homeowners will still face a jump in their repayments when they come to remortgage, while savers may need to grab the top rates while they can.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

UK house prices are set to rise – but for how long?

The General Election is likely to have caused movement in the housing market to slow down

The Guardian - UK

How to grab a last-minute Isa before the April 5 deadline

With just days to go it’s best to act now, do your homework and don’t panic

The Independent UK

What does the latest Bank of England base rate decision mean for households?

With the base rate holding steady, here is a look at what it means for savers and borrowers.

Evening Standard

UK house prices up almost 1% since last month but mortgage approvals plunge

Just 43,300 mortgages were approved in September, 30 per cent less than the monthly average in 2019

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The Independent UK

UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October, says Nationwide

The uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals slump as ‘autumn housing market pick-up fails to materialise’

Some 43,300 mortgages were approved for house purchase in September, marking the lowest monthly total since January 2023.

The Independent UK

UK house prices have proven more resilient than expected, says Halifax

Despite recent house price falls,the average property value remains more than £39,000 above pre-pandemic levels, Halifax said.

The Independent UK

‘Worst of pain may not be over’: Mortgage approvals drop nearly 10% month-on-month

Experts pointed to the impact of concerns about the wider economy on the housing market for the fall.

The Independent UK

Number of mortgage approvals to home buyers drops by nearly 10% month-on-month

Experts pointed to the impact of concerns about the wider economy on the housing market for the fall.

The Independent UK

12 smart ways to save money on everyday back-to-school costs

Make some savvy savings with these back-to-school tips.

The Independent UK

12 smart ways to save money on everyday back-to-school costs

Make some savvy savings with these back-to-school tips.

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